It was a underrated, though admittedly not nearly as good as it could have been. It was a fantastic idea! The gameplay, which is the heart and soul of a videogame, was stale and unproductive. You never really felt you were accomplishing much (at least I didn't). However, the atmosphere in that game is something more game studios should take note of.

I think its over rated. Its not as popular as it deserves to be.
Its sad that many people haven't heard of Alan Wake, there's many things that game does right.
But those who love the game give it more love than it deserves.

I guess I could correct my first sentence. It is generally under rated.
But I've met a few people who love the game and refuse to acknowledge any of its flaws. What I meant to say that amongst those people its overrated.

Now that I read my original comment, I can see how stupid it seems. I was high. sry